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P74 KPY

1997 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,870 mi
Last recorded145,870 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 KPY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 145,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 135,956 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 124,014 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 123,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 116,203 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 105,573 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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P74 KPY is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 122,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P74 KPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P74 KPY registered?

P74 KPY is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P74 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P74 KPY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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